Randstad are currently assisting a large council based in Brisbane CBD who are seeking a Banking & Financial Analyst to join their team.

Your new role plays a crucial part in managing the organisation's banking and payment activities. Some key responsibilities may include:

Support organisation-wide banking and payment management including:

• Resolving banking and payment issues and developing process improvements
• Research and provide support, guidance and informed suggestions to revenue, banking and payment channel projects
• Research and provide support and guidance to the business on revenue channels, systems and processes
• Managing banking and payment channel contracts, including contract variations and extensions.
• Assisting in the identification and implementation of new banking and payment products and services to enhance efficiency and improve customer outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including financial service providers

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven ability in managing banking relationships to meet client needs including an in-depth understanding of banking and payment platforms preferably within a corporate treasury environment
• Ability to work on own initiative to research and understand complex issues and recommend solutions to senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to proactively engage with and manage internal and external relationships, including banking counterparties.
• Experience in the management, negotiation, administration and resolution of issues in large contracts
• Strong commercial acumen to support highly sensitive, business critical initiatives
• Ability to evaluate proposals using financial modelling and analysis techniques, including business models, excel and SAP capabilities advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• High-level organisational skills to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a very fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to contribute to team direction, provide and receive feedback, and achieve performance standards to foster a culture of excellence.

What you'll get in return

• Contract starting ASAP for at least 6 months
• Full-time hours of 36.25 hr a week
• Brisbane CBD location
• Flexible start and finish time once settled
• WFH offered once settled
• Opportunities for career development

We are not looking for a financial accountant or for a technical financial analyst (e.g. PowerBI etc). However, this person will need MS skills including Excel and SAP experience, banking systems experience also useful.

Looking for someone who can be hands on with operational matters who can also use this knowledge to develop understanding of broader tactical/strategic business requirements.

Benefits of choosing Randstad

We value our contractors. So in addition to benefits from your new employer, we also offer you,

• Discounts at retailers like David Jones, Myer & JB HiFi, Rebel Sport, Woolworths, Hoyts cinemas and many more.
• A free Employee Assistance Program offers you and your family support
• Access to your payslips at the click of a button via our MyRandstad App
• We offer three pay runs a week Plus more

What now

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If you meet the essential criteria and have the required experience send your resume now.

If you have any questions or perhaps your resume isn’t up to date with your current role email peter.webb@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.